Additional Information
Summer Enrollment Level Census Date
The “Enrollment Level Census Date” is for the purpose of determining your enrollment level for the semester. The Enrollment Level Census Date for Summer is June 13, 2023. On this “census date” we will record your enrollment level (number of credits enrolled that apply to your degree program) as of that date, which will determine your eligibility for financial aid awards for the semester. Courses that are added after this “census date” will not be included into your financial aid enrollment level for the semester.
Federal Pell Grant
Available to qualified students who enroll at least half-time (6 credits or more) who may exceed their full-year scheduled award OR for students who enroll less than half time (1 – 5 credits) and did not utilize their full-year schedule Pell Grant eligibility during the Fall and Spring semester.
Example 1:
You received a Pell Grant for full-time enrollment in both Fall and Spring. You must be enrolled at least half-time status (6 credits or more) to be considered.
Example 2:
You received a Pell Grant at less than full-time enrollment in Fall and/or Spring. You may have Pell Grant eligibility remaining and may qualify at less than half time status (1 – 5 credits).
| FALL 2022 ENROLLMENT |
SPRING 2023 ENROLLMENT |
SUMMER 2023 ENROLLMENT | POTENTIALLY ELIGIBLE FOR SUMMER PELL |
|---|---|---|---|
| Full-time ( 12 cr +) | Full-time ( 12 cr +) | 6 credit or more | YES |
| Full-time ( 12 cr +) | Full-time ( 12 cr +) | 5 credit or less | NO |
| 3/4x (9-11 cr) | Full-time ( 12 cr +) | 1 or more credits | YES |
| 1/2x (6-8 cr) | Full-time ( 12 cr +) | 1 or more credits | YES |
| <1/2X (1-3 cr) | Full-time ( 12 cr +) | 1 or more credits | YES |
| 0 credits | Full-time ( 12 cr +) | 1 or more credits | YES |
Please note: Receiving the Federal Grant during any semester will count toward your 600% Pell Grant Lifetime Limit.
Federal Direct Student Loans
Available to qualified students who enroll at least half-time (6 credits or more). If you are interested in a student loan, you must complete and submit by June 13, 2023 either:
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- A statement indicating the amount you are requesting; if you are a continuing student loan borrower at Leeward CC during the 2022-2023 academic year.
- The Federal Direct Student Loan Request Form; if you are a first-time student loan borrower at Leeward CC during the 2022-2023 academic year.
Students are restricted to the annual limit for the academic year, which includes any Fall 2022 – Spring 2023 borrowing.
Concurrent Enrollment
Concurrent Enrollment Information and Overview
If you are enrolled in Distance Education courses and/or concurrently enrolled at other University of Hawaii Campuses, under certain conditions you may be able to receive aid for those courses. All Summer courses will be reviewed for Financial Aid eligibility.
Time frame and Method of Disbursement
In general:
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- Pell Grant funds will disburse once you begin attendance.
- Student loan funds will disburse once you begin attendance. All student loans require two separate disbursement, first at the beginning of the loan period and the second at the midpoint of the loan period.
Disbursements are processed electronically, and applied to your student account, whether or not you have any outstanding tuition/fee charges. If you have excess funds/credit balance, the Cashier’s Office will process a refund.